In 2023, India had 8 union territories.

Quick Scoop: Union Territories in 2023

  • Total union territories in India in 2023: 8.
  • This number became 8 after two key changes:
    • On 31 October 2019, Jammu & Kashmir was reorganized into two union territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
* On 26 January 2020, **Dadra and Nagar Haveli** and **Daman and Diu** were merged into a single union territory: _Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu_.

So by the time we reach 2023, the updated and stable count is 8 union territories.

List of the 8 Union Territories (as applicable in 2023)

  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • Chandigarh.
  • Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (merged UT).
  • Lakshadweep.
  • Delhi (National Capital Territory of Delhi).
  • Puducherry.
  • Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Ladakh.

These 8 union territories, together with 28 states, make up India’s 36 administrative units in that period.

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